Read the dictionary definition of gutter. All definitions for this word.
1. a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
2. a tool for gutting fish
3. a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
4. misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
1. his career was in the gutter
2. all that work went down the sewer
3. pensions are in the toilet
5. provide with gutters
1. gutter the buildings
6. wear or cut gutters into
1. The heavy rain guttered the soil
7. flow in small streams
1. Tears guttered down her face
8. burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
1. The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground